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The National Cannabis Packaging and Label Standards Committee under The Council on Responsible Cannabis Regulations and in collaboration with NCIA has just released an amazing study with industry benchmark recommendations.  When I first saw the report I was jealous to not have been on the Committee.  But, after I read it I can say that the analysis, options, and recommendations are spot on from my...

  Cannabis Packaging: Paper or Plastic   With the onset of the cannabis industry there has spurred many designs of packaging of cannabis products in many different forms. From plastic bags and pouches, plastic cases, cardboard cases, and metal boxes. Notable requirements for cannabis packaging include ‘child-resistant’, moisture control, air tight, aroma-proof, portability, light-weight, easy to use, reuse (or repurpose), recyclable, environmentally safe, and branding (or ease of...

What goes into Developing Packaging?  Packaging development can be broken down into four key important elements: Requirements – what is a MUST for the package? These are items that must be present to make the package marketable, safe and effective. Wishes – A WISH is an item that might make the package better or more marketable, but is not a deal killer for further exploration and...

The Story Behind Child Resistant Packaging During the Kennedy administration there was rising concern about the accidental poisoning of children.  Programs emphasized basic preventive measures involving handling, use, and storage.  Unintentional poisonings by medicines and household products was considered by most pediatricians to be the leading cause of injury to children aged 5 and under.  In 1970, the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) was signed into...

CRATIV was conceived in April of 2015.  We began market research on child-resistant packaging, developed design requirements, and are now manufacturing our first product, The CRATIV Case.  The Marijuana Business Conference and Expo in Las Vegas November 16th - 18th will be our global launch! Photo Credit: mjbizconference.com We're so excited to have identified a gap in the cannabis industry where there is a significant need for both cannabusinesses,...